OtterBox Defender Series Case

Product Description

The OtterBox Defender case features a two-piece polycarbonate inner layer that snaps together around the BlackBerry. An outer silicone layer wraps around the inner shell and absorbs impact from drops and bumps while a protective screen shield is built into the polycarbonate shell to prevent scratches and smudges on your display.

Silicone plug covers protect the main openings of the BlackBerry from dust and debris, including the charging port, headphone jack and volume controls. The BlackBerry Defender Case maintains complete access to all the features and functions of your device, including buttons, microphone, and camera.

The included swivel holster is built to protect and withstand even the most heavy impacts. With most BlackBerry embodied in the Defender Case, the device will snap-in face first for a snug fit. The clip on the holster can be rotated for optimal comfort depending on your stance.

This is a great case would recommend it to anyone who wants their Z10 protected. Takes getting use to, and the holster clip sits the device up high, and can easily be knocked out done it 3 times. Im learning to use the sides of my fingers more when bezel swiping, seems to help a lot.

awesome case

User: james q, Apr 2, 2013

Pros:

protection, style

Cons:

covers edges

i love defender cases, always have. ive used one on every blackberry i have ever owned however with the z10 it covers the side and bottom swipe bars and makes it very difficult to navigae.

Try another case.

User: Allison G, Jul 16, 2013

Pros:

Protective

Cons:

Inhibits some essential swiping commands

Like others have mentioned, it is a very protective case BUT the design does get in the way of using the device. For example, while at a soccer game I wanted to be able to switch in between messages and my camera easily, it was extremely difficult to maneuver. I was so frustrated that I ended up taking the case off. If they could only slightly minimize the coverage on the bottom of the screen, it would be perfect.

First OtterBox: Disappointed

User: Jessi L, Jan 23, 2015

Pros:

felt my phone was more than safe, impact resistant

Cons:

bulky, dirt trapped behind plastic, complicated

The Z10 was my first smartphone, so I knew nothing of cases. I love the phone the OtterBox (OB) Defender case suggested to me has been less than brilliant.
I always heard great things about OB, but perhaps those raves dont apply to Defender cases. Ive run the life of my case (over 2 years now) and am in the market for a new one because one of the clips finally broke. I didnt mean to break it, but am a little relieved because now I can buy a new case, guilt-free.
My complaints:
1. There are three pieces. THREE. Seems bad design and more complex than necessary.
2. Dirt/dust gets trapped behind the plastic screen, so I had to keep removing it to clean the back side. Good thing I sprung for the adhesive screen protector when I bought my phone, otherwise my screen would be a mess.
3. Bulky. I love the no-slip grip, but the silicone outer shell really bulks the sleek Z10 into a monstrosity. Thought it was cool at first, then practicality set in and it was just annoyingly large.
4. Silicone shell stretched after a few rounds of removing it, so now it has these huge gaps around the rim.

Does it protect the phone? Yes. Thats why it gets 2 stars.
Are there other shock-proof, waterproof, etc. cases that are slimmer and more practical? Yes. Thats why it gets 2 stars.